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| 1. Dave Payn wrote at 18.09.2008 | |
| Just to say how sorry and sad I am to learn of Mick Graham's passing. He was a member of CPB when I first joined in 1979 and I echo Mike Gray's observations of his 'quiet good humour' and 'gentlemanly manner'. Hugely talented as a musician, allied to his natural modesty, he was a person who easily attracted the utmost respect amongst those like me, fortunate enough to have known him. May he rest in peace.
Dave Payn
Isle of Arran | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: dave[AT]brassforallpublishing.co.uk | |
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| 2. Mike Gray wrote at 27.08.2008 | |
| I just wanted to add a word or two about the late Mick Graham. When I became conductor of the band in 1987, Mick was playing with us as a regular visitor, although he was actually registered with Handcross Band. Although I remembered him well from my days in the Guards I never really got to know him until our time with Crystal Palace. The last time I saw Mick was at the memorial concert for Roger Clements. Mick looked then exactly the same as I remember all those years ago in the army. His quiet good humour and gentlemanly manner never deserted him and I will remember him with fondness as a person and with respect as a musician. May he rest in peace. Mike Gray | |
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| 3. Matt Smith wrote at 18.08.2008 | |
| I was very sorry to about the loss of Mick Graham. Though I did not know him that well my mother and father did, and I did know him well enough to know what a great man he was. My regards and deepest sympathies go out to all Micks family and friend. He will be sorely missed, one of the nicest men I ever had the luck and good fortune to meet. | |
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| 4. Danny Clements wrote at 13.07.2008 | |
| Hi everyone who were at Follestone today. Tommy and I really enjoyed the perfomance. I would like to thank you for playing happy birthday for Tommy and for playing while Tommy waved Mikes batton at you all it was a real privilege. The event really brought back some very happy memories of Roger from a couple of years ago and that is always a great thing! Thanks again, we look forward to see you again next year. | |
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| 5. Norman F White wrote at 31.05.2008 | |
| Just to say my E:Mail address has changed just incase anyone does remember Arthur Iron, Ray Baylis or Ernie Brown. from the early 1950's
Norman F White | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: normanfwhite[AT]blueyonder.co.uk | |
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| 6. julie barry wrote at 28.11.2007 | |
| Hi to everyone who knows me from horn section CPB 5 or 6 years ago. I was just looking up some information about Karl Lutchmayer for Ryans homework and followed some links to CPB website! Great to look back and still recognise many faces still playing in the band. I enjoyed those years playing, but now in Suffolk I find family life takes priority for a while, though I miss playing so much.
I will get back to it though!
Hi to you all
Julie | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: julie[AT]barryfamily.eclipse.co.uk | |
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| 7. Jacqui Seymour wrote at 16.10.2007 | |
| Deat Crystal Palace Band, I am trying to find my nephew, who is called Graeme Cornish and am wondering if your Graeme is he. Perhaps you could pass this message on if you think they are the same. Graeme would be 49 now and was born in South London in 1957. His mother is called Pauline his father John. I am his aunt Jacqui. If you could give me any info I'd be so grateful my e mail is jaxseymour@hotmail.com Thanks | |
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| 8. Marge and Ian wrote at 02.06.2007 | |
| Great to see you all at the Whit Friday Marches! Hope you enjoyed yourselves - know you know the North is God's Land for banding!! | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: margery.walsh[AT]btinternet.com | |
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| 9. Janet Clements wrote at 23.04.2007 | |
| Congratulations on yesterdays results.
Well done. | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: jan.clem[AT]dsl.pipex.com | |
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| 10. Norman F White wrote at 16.04.2007 | |
| Does anyone remember Arthur Irons.
I played Bb Base Under him both at Cable & Wireless and Crystal Palace Brass Band. from 1945- 1949 Then I joined the RAF and after leaving the RAF got masrried and went to live in Bristol, where I still am.There were other C&W Band members also playing for Crystal Palace ie: Ray Baylis and Ernie Brown are thiose that immediately come to mind | |
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| 11. Lawrence Killian wrote at 06.04.2007 | |
| Nice one Crystal Palace BB. My cornet teacher played for St. Hilda\'s in the 1920\'s and told me about the ban competition.
I lived on Westwood Hill in 1980 whilst at NCOS - wish I knew about you then I would have come to play Life Divine, any time!
Lawrence | |
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| 12. Ian Heard wrote at 24.03.2007 | |
| Great to see the band is strong enough to send two bands to the Area!
Hard luck to the B band,the result is unimportant at this stage, experience and hard work is everything!
I remember "bombing" in the fourth section with the "senior" band not so very long ago..and look at them now!
Ian.
Soundhouse Brass (Plymouth).
(CPB 1987-97)
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| 13. Audience Member wrote at 19.03.2007 | |
| Brave effort Ian W. and Crystal Palace "B" Band at Stevenage today & don't worry too much about the result (it's the Gradings table placings that count) - you will improve with experience if you knuckle down and don't give up. A first class effort solo horn in particular - not easy! | |
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| 14. Dave Payn wrote at 13.03.2007 | |
| Just a quickie to wish the band (and the B band, of course!) all the very best for the regionals at Stevenage this weekend. | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: dave[AT]brassforallpublishing.co.uk | |
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| 15. Dave Payn wrote at 06.03.2007 | |
| Hello again! For those that remember me, some good news! I shall be getting married to my long term partner Samantha on Saturday 21st April at Chester Registry Office. We'll be having a celebratory do here on the Isle of Arran upon our return, so it'd be lovely if any of you can make it up here. | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: dave[AT]brassforallpublishing.co.uk | |
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| 16. pete cooper wrote at 10.02.2007 | |
| So sorry to hear about Bert I remember him as being a really nice guy.I'm wondering how many of us are still around who played in the band on the day that picture was taken,maybe its time for another reunion.Trivia,thats the first time we wore our brand new band uniforms. | |
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| 17. Webmaster wrote at 02.02.2007 | |
| Sadly, one of our members, Bert Bonner, died on Saturday 27th January 2007.
Bert was a main band player during the 1960's period and he can be seen as a young man in the 60's picture from our home page.
Bert also played flugel with the B Band in more recent years. He was a real gentleman.
The funeral is due to take place on Saturday 3rd Feb, at Christs Chapel, Dulwich, near the picture gallery at 10.30 am.
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| 18. Jonathan Davis wrote at 06.01.2007 | |
| I am the son of Ron Davis (Horn, Trombone, etc....) who played in the band during the 70s (I think) Knew Rodger, but was only 7 or 8 then. He [Ron] use to come with Roy Diamond and John Rodgers (deputy conductor) and I would love to see any old photos, or know if you remember them, if any one has them. Ron and Roy are gone now but John still lives in near you. | |
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| 19. Dave Payn wrote at 19.11.2006 | |
| A hearty 'McWotcha' from the beautiful Isle of Arran. Glad to see the band continuing to go from strength to strength. I see from some of the photos that the multi-anagrammed Graeme Cornish is back with you! Is there no justice? :) (I'm joking!)
Anyway, keep up the good work. I'm off to worry some more sheep.... Hello to all those that remember me.... and even those that don't. | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: dave[AT]brassforallpublishing.co.uk | |
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| 20. Catherine and Mike Stallybrass wrote at 03.09.2006 | |
| Thanks for a great time in Cornwall. Glad Maggie no longer needs to call herself one of "Children of Courage"!! Hope to see you all again before too long. What about a trip up north? | |
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